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COVID-19 Deaths and Poverty in Colombia: A Closer Look

January 21, 2025

In Colombia, COVID-19 has left a devastating mark, but not equally across the board. Some regions have been hit harder than others. What's more, these regions often overlap with areas where people are struggling with poverty in many different ways—not just money, but also education, healthcare, and

politics

The Allure of Neutrality: Why Some People Avoid Extremes

January 21, 2025

Have you ever wondered why some people prefer to stay neutral rather than take sides? Researchers have dug into this topic and found that it's not just about avoiding extremes. They looked at over 1, 800 people across several studies and discovered a pattern: some folks genuinely like being neutral.

health

Uncovering Switzerland’s Neonatal and Infant Mortality Puzzle: A Close Look at 2011-2018

January 21, 2025

Switzerland, known for its top-tier healthcare system, still grapples with high neonatal and infant mortality rates compared to other wealthy nations. This raises crucial questions about what could be causing these discrepancies. Let's take a closer look at these rates between 2011 and 2018. A long-

health

Living with HIV: A Look at Health and Well-being in Spain

January 21, 2025

You might be wondering how people living with HIV in Spain feel about their health and quality of life. The CoRIS cohort, a group of HIV patients from different parts of Spain, was studied to find out just that. We wanted to know how these people rate their health and what factors affect it. Plus, w

crime

Police Boost in Australia to Tackle Anti-Semitic Crimes

January 21, 2025

Lately, Australia has seen a surge in anti-Semitic crimes, with a recent incident involving a childcare center near a Sydney synagogue. The center was set on fire and decorated with anti-Semitic graffiti. No one was injured, but the building was badly damaged. This isn’t the first attack. Since the

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The Hidden Challenges: Merab Dvalishvili's Coach Shares Insights

January 21, 2025

Merab Dvalishvili’s recent victory at UFC 311 was no easy feat, according to his coach John Wood. Leading up to the fight, Dvalishvili faced a series of obstacles. First, he injured his leg on the gym's bleachers, which led to a skin infection. Despite the injury, he kept training and eventually got

politics

Trump's Plan to Rename Waterways & Peaks

January 20, 2025

President Trump has some big changes in mind for our nation's maps. He wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and change Mount Denali back to Mount McKinley, all as part of his first few days in office. This news came from his press team on the social media platform X, where they

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Southern California Braces for an Unprecedented 5th Fire Warning

January 20, 2025

Southern California is gearing up to face its fifth "particularly dangerous" fire warning. The National Weather Service has issued the alert for Monday noon through Tuesday morning, covering areas like Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Strong winds, potentially reaching 100 mph in mountainous region

politics

Taliban Official Calls for Lifting Education Ban on Afghan Women and Girls

January 20, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a high-ranking Taliban official has spoken out against the group’s ban on education for Afghan women and girls. Sher Abbas Stanikzai, the political deputy at the Foreign Ministry, made these remarks at a religious school ceremony in southeastern Khost province. He arg

health

Do Women Really Need More Sleep Than Men?

January 20, 2025

Have you ever wondered if women need more sleep than men? Well, it's a topic that's been buzzing online, with some saying it's because women's brains work faster. But let's dive into what science actually says. Research shows that women do sleep slightly more than men, but it's not a huge differenc